Jacksonville Equestrian Center

10/03/2026

🐴✨ IT’S HERE! ✨🐴

Today, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center is proud to welcome Working Equitation Florida for the Teaching Working Equitation – Train the Trainers Kickoff Clinic!

📍 Jacksonville Equestrian Center
📅 Today & Tomorrow — October 3–4

Today marks the beginning of an exciting opportunity to learn, teach, connect, and help grow Working Equitation throughout Florida. 🤠🐎

We're excited to have trainers and equestrian professionals here at JEC as they develop their knowledge and skills through this specialized clinic.

Whether you're already passionate about Working Equitation or discovering the discipline for the first time, we're thrilled to be part of this next step in growing the sport!

🐎 Learn. Train. Teach. Grow.

Welcome to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Working Equitation Florida! We hope everyone has an incredible clinic!

10/03/2026

⚠️ JACKSONVILLE FALL RV SHOW CANCELLED ⚠️

Due to the anticipated weather conditions, the 2026 Jacksonville Fall RV Show, scheduled for October 8–11 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, has been cancelled.

The safety of our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, and staff is our priority, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this update with anyone who may have been planning to attend.

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you at a future FRVTA RV Show.

For information on upcoming RV shows, visit FRVTA.org/shows/.

Jacksonville Fall RV Show 🍁🚐 October 8-11th 📍Jacksonville Equestrian Center

10/02/2026

🚨🏃 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🏃🚨

The 10th Annual Freed to Run Challenge is happening TOMORROW, October 3rd, at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center! 🎉

Haven’t registered yet? This is your LAST CHANCE to join the challenge!

Whether you're ready to push yourself for 3, 6, or 12 hours, want to tackle the 5K Ultra, join a relay team, or simply get out for a 5K — there’s a challenge waiting for you! 💪👟

And the best part? You’re not just running for yourself. ❤️ Your participation helps support Shelter for Elders and their work providing civil legal assistance to seniors in Northeast Florida.

📅 TOMORROW — October 3, 2026
📍 Jacksonville Equestrian Center
🏃 Last chance to register!

🔥 Lace up. Show up. Get Freed to Run!

👉 Register now: Freed to Run Challenge

10/01/2026

🎃👻 SADDLE UP, SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! 👻🎃

Something wicked this way rides! 🐴🕷️

Our October Open Schooling dates are creeping up, and we’re ready for a BOO-tiful day in the arena! Whether your horse is brave as a 🦁 or spooks at a suspicious-looking leaf 🍂… come get some schooling time in before the Halloween festivities begin!

🧙‍♀️ OCTOBER OPEN SCHOOLING 🧙‍♀️
🎃 October 13 & October 20
⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💰 $15 per horse

Bring your favorite four-legged ghoul and ride in any of our available arenas:
🐴 Dixon Arena
🐴 Warm-Up Arena
🐴 Indoor Main Arena

🕸️ IMPORTANT SPOOKY DETAILS:
👻 Horses must be registered by 3:30 PM — the arena doors close promptly at 5:00 PM!
🧪 A negative Coggins is required for each horse.
🎃 All riders must check in before mounting.
🧹 For everyone's safety, the number of riders in an arena may be limited at times.

Whether you're working on your next show routine, getting your green bean used to the "monsters" hiding in the corners, or just looking for some extra saddle time, come get your ride on before the witching hour! 🧙‍♀️🐎

💀 Don't let your next ride become a ghost story! 👻

👉 Register here:
https://jaxequestriancenter.com/events/open-schooling/

📧 Coggins & questions: [email protected]
📞 904-255-4254

📍 Jacksonville Equestrian Center
13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221

🎃 Come ride if you dare! 🎃

09/29/2026

🐴 TEACHING WORKING EQUITATION: TRAIN THE TRAINERS KICKOFF CLINIC 🐴

Ready to take your Working Equitation knowledge to the next level?

Working Equitation Florida is kicking off its Train the Trainers series right here at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center! 🤠

📅 October 3–4, 2026
📍 Jacksonville Equestrian Center

This kickoff clinic is designed to help trainers and equestrian professionals develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach Working Equitation and help grow the sport throughout Florida.

Whether you're already involved in Working Equitation or looking to expand your training program with something new, this is an opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the growth of this exciting discipline! 🐎

✨ Learn. Train. Teach. Grow.
Come be part of the next generation of Working Equitation in Florida!

👉 Learn more & register: Working Equitation Florida – Train the Trainers Kickoff Clinic

09/28/2026

🏃‍♀️🐴 FREED TO RUN IS COMING TO THE JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER! 🐴🏃‍♂️

Ready for a challenge? Lace up and join us for the 10th Annual Freed to Run Challenge on October 3, 2026! 🎉

This year, Freed to Run is bringing a whole new experience to the Westside with a beautiful, tree-lined course along the Cecil Field Recreational Trail—and there’s a challenge for everyone!

🏃 12-Hour Challenge
🏃‍♀️ 6-Hour Challenge
🏃 3-Hour Challenge
👟 12-Hour Relay — grab your team and run together!
🔥 5K Ultra — run a 5K at the top of every hour for 10 consecutive hours for a 50K total!
🌅 5K Morning
🌙 5K Evening

But this event is about more than running. ❤️

Freed to Run supports Shelter for Elders, helping protect and enhance civil legal aid services for seniors in Northeast Florida—particularly those facing housing issues, scams, foreclosure, and other civil legal challenges.

Whether you're an ultra runner, a casual jogger, a walker, or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause, there's a place for you at the starting line!

📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Jacksonville Equestrian Center
🏃‍♀️ Run. Challenge yourself. Make a difference.

👉 Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Jacksonville/FreedToRun

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

🍂🐴 THE FINAL SEPTEMBER SCHOOLING DAY IS HERE! 🐴🍂

Today is September 25th, and it’s your last chance to fall into the arena with us this month! 🍁

Bring your horse and make the most of the final September Open Schooling day at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Whether you’re putting the finishing touches on your training, preparing for your next show, or simply want some quality arena time, come ride with us!

🏇 Ride in our:
• Dixon Arena
• Warm-Up Arena
• Indoor Main Arena

📅 Today — September 25, 2026
⏰ Open Schooling: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
💰 $15 per horse — cash or card

📋 Important Reminders:
• Horses must be registered by 3:30 PM.
• Doors close promptly at 5:00 PM.
• All riders must check in PRIOR TO MOUNTING.
• A negative Coggins is required for each horse.

👉 Register here:
https://jaxequestriancenter.com/events/open-schooling/

📧 Submit Coggins:
[email protected]

🍁 One last ride for September — let's make it count! 🐴❤️

And just because September is coming to a close doesn't mean the schooling stops! 👀

🎃 October Open Schooling dates are coming soon!
Keep an eye on our page — we'll be announcing the October dates shortly.

Tack up, ride on, and we'll see you in the arena!

09/24/2026

🍂🐴 TODAY'S THE DAY — FALL INTO THE ARENA! 🐴🍂

It’s September 24th, which means Open Schooling is happening TODAY at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center! 🎉

Bring your horse and take advantage of a full day of arena time. Whether you’re working on your training, preparing for your next competition, or just looking for some time in the saddle, we’d love to see you at the JEC!

🏇 Ride in our:
• Dixon Arena
• Warm-Up Arena
• Indoor Main Arena

⏰ Open Schooling: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
💰 $15 per horse — cash or card

📋 Before you ride, please remember:
• Horses must be registered by 3:30 PM.
• Doors close promptly at 5:00 PM.
• All riders must check in PRIOR TO MOUNTING.
• A negative Coggins is required for each horse.

🍁 Registration:
https://jaxequestriancenter.com/events/open-schooling/

📧 Submit Coggins:
[email protected]

🐴 Tack up, head to the JEC, and fall into the arena with us!

09/21/2026

Jacksonville, saddle up. 🤠 The Horses & Heroes Rodeo, presented by the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, rides into town November 6 & 7 during the 2026 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Expect two nights of big-time rodeo action, hometown pride and unforgettable entertainment with multiple ticket options to choose from and every ticket includes admission into the 2026 JaxFair, November 5–15.

Best of all, this event benefits H.O.R.S.E. Therapies, Inc., providing equine-assisted adaptive riding and driving therapy for people of all ages with physical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive disabilities. An amazing organization.

Choose your ticket. Bring your crew. Catch the ride. 🎟️Tickets and details at https://buff.ly/mYuJ7tj